A greater need befell: I set thee free.
Admetus.—
Was it not love which took thee to the tomb?
Alcestis.—
Thrice thou hadst planted life within my womb.
Admetus.—
Yea, thou hast given me sons which shall be men.
Alcestis.—
And thrice I could have died; but did not then.
Admetus.—